Landed circa 14.00 hrs at Southampton (Eastleigh) on Flybe from Dusseldorf and on the way out, whilst admiring the unusually high numer of executive jets, amongst them was the the BBMF Lancaster doing engine runs! Great to see her, particuarly juxtaposed with all the shiny, pointy things.
Weather was pretty crap with a layered drizzly overcast with low cloud-base. Got me thinking about whether some flightdeck originality has been sacrificed in the name of modern practical capability in regards equipment fit for IFR flying? I know there are now two pilots in the cockpit, but does the BBMF Lancaster have any upgraded IFR fit?
I know the air-display season is coming to a close pretty much with the last of the Duxford Airshows happening tomorrow; and I suspect the crew were not even thinking of fying in those conditions and were working out when they might get airborne again. Anyway, a very welcome sight especially regarding the historic significance of Eastleigh
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